Q2 2026: Employee Best Practices & CG's Cloudtango Recognition

5 Technology Habits Every Employee Should Follow

As part of our ongoing effort to keep your systems secure and running smoothly, here are five best practices all employees should follow. These guidelines reduce common risks, improve reliability, and help ensure a consistent experience across your environment.

While many of these may seem routine, they play an important role in preventing security incidents and minimizing disruptions to day-to-day work.

• 1

  Use Strong, Unique Passwords

  Avoid reusing passwords across multiple systems. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols — or better yet, long passphrases (multiple random words) that are easier to remember and harder to crack. Consider a password manager to keep track of them securely. Never share your passwords with others.

  Reference

  How Safe Is Your Password?

  Estimated time for a computer to crack a password by length and complexity

  Characters	Lowercase only	+ Uppercase	+ Number	+ Symbol
  1–6	Instantly	Instantly	Instantly	Instantly
  7	Instantly	Instantly	1 min	6 min
  8	Instantly	22 min	1 hr	8 hrs
  9	2 min	19 hrs	3 days	3 wks
  10	1 hr	1 mth	7 mths	5 yrs
  11	1 day	5 yrs	41 yrs	400 yrs
  12	3 wks	300 yrs	2,000 yrs	34,000 yrs

  Source: Security.org via Statista
• 2

  Enable Multi-Factor Authentication

  Whenever available, MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a second verification step — a mobile app prompt, text message, or hardware token. Even if your password is compromised, MFA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access. Always approve prompts only when you are actively signing in.

• 3

  Keep Devices Updated

  Regular updates ensure your system has the latest security patches. Allow updates to install when prompted, or restart your device regularly. Delaying updates leaves your device exposed to known vulnerabilities — this applies to operating systems, browsers, and all installed applications.

• 4

  Use Secure Networks

  Avoid accessing company systems over public Wi-Fi (coffee shops, airports). These networks are often unsecured and can expose your data. If you must connect remotely, always use a VPN to encrypt your traffic. At home, ensure your Wi-Fi uses a strong password and modern encryption (WPA2 or WPA3).

• 5

  Store Files in Approved Locations

  Save work files in company-approved platforms — shared drives or sanctioned cloud storage — to ensure proper backup, version control, and access management. Avoid storing important data locally on your device or using personal storage services. This prevents data loss and ensures your team can access files when needed.

What's on the Horizon for the Rest of 2026

As technology continues to evolve, we're seeing a growing focus on AI-driven tools, increased cybersecurity risks, and more complex cloud environments. These changes bring both opportunities and new challenges for organizations.

• Strengthening security controls, including phishing protection and account security across all client environments.
• Improving visibility across systems and devices to detect issues before they become incidents.
• Supporting users with tools and guidance to work more efficiently and securely as AI-driven workflows become mainstream.

We'll continue sharing additional tips and updates to help you stay informed and prepared. As always, if something doesn't look right or you have questions, reach out to us.

CG Technologies Named to Cloudtango MSP Select 2026

We're pleased to share that CG Technologies has been recognized on Cloudtango's MSP Select 2026, a list highlighting top-performing managed service providers across Canada.